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On Borrowed Time by David Rosenfelt
Cover Artist: Photo-illustration by Steve Garder / PixelWorks Studio, Inc.
Review by Joseph B. Hoyos
Minotaur Books Hardcover  ISBN/ITEM#: 9780312598365
Date: 15 February 2011 List Price $24.99 Amazon US / Amazon UK / Show Article /

Freelance journalist Richard Kilmer is engaged to marry his fantasy woman, Jennifer Ryan. While visiting her parents in Ardmore, New York, a strange storm causes him to crash his car. Upon regaining consciousness, Richard can't find Jennifer. He begins questioning his sanity upon learning she was murdered as a child. The mystery deepens when his best friends claim they've never heard of Jennifer; in fact, no one in his life knows her. Perhaps Jennifer was a figment of his imagination. However, a woman, Allie Tynes, telephones him, claiming that Jennifer is her twin sister whose real name is Julie. Soon Richard's life becomes a nightmare when he finds himself stalked by an assassin who murders anyone who might help him learn the truth about his missing fantasy woman.

From official release/information:

Product Description: What if it were possible that your most cherished memories were lies... and that finding out the truth could cost you your life?

Richard Kilmer is head over heels in love with Jennifer Ryan, who takes him home to meet her parents, where she accepts his marriage proposal. While visiting, they set out on a nostalgic drive up to Kendrick Falls. On their way there, a freak storm rolls in, Richard loses control of his car, and it rolls. When the storm clears in a matter of seconds, Jen is gone. Richard can't find her, and neither can the police who respond to the scene. More horrifying is that no one in Richard's life will even confirm Jen's existence, and all traces of her have disappeared.

Where could she be? Has Richard lost his mind, or has something far worse happened?

(Source: Minotaur Books)

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